2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK lock

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Select Change PIN. #
Set a new PIN.
Ac tivating PIN pr otection for data export #
Select Protect data export .
Ac tivate or deacti vate the function.
Un blocking the PIN via the Mercedes me por‐
tal
If th e PIN has been entered incor rectly three
times, the PIN will be bloc ked. You can ha ve a
single-use password sent to you via the
Mercedes me connect online por talto reset the
PIN pr otection. #
Select Unblock PIN. #
Ente rth e single-use password.
PIN pr otection is reset, and you can set a
new PIN. Software upda
teInformation on software upda
tes
A software upda teconsi sts of thre esteps:
R Downloading or copying of the data requ ired
fo r ins tallation R
Installation of the update
R Activation of the update byrestarting the
sy stem
The multimedia sy stem pr ovides a message
when an update is available.
Depending on the source, you can per form vari‐
ous updates:
Software updates Source of
the
update Up
date type
Interne tN avigation map, sys‐
te m updates, Digital
Owner's Manual
External storage
medium, e.g. USB
fl ash drive Na
vigation maps %
Installation can take several minutes and
cancellation is not possible. If you do not
ins tallth e software updates then thest atus
of your vehicle will not be up-to-date. During
th e ins tallation, individual functions or con‐ trol elements are not
available or on lyavaila‐
ble toa limited deg ree.
Ad vantages of updating software
Software updates ensure your vehicle's tech nol‐
ogy is al ways up-to-date.
In order toimpr oveth equ ality of our services
yo u will recei vefuture updates foryo ur multime‐
dia sy stem, the Mercedes me connect services
and your vehicle's communication module.
These will con veniently be sent to you via the
mobile phone connection in your vehicle and, in
many cases, ins talled automaticall y.Yo u can
monitor thest atus of your updates at any time
on the Mercedes me por tal and find information
about po tential inno vations.
Yo ur advantages at a glance:
R con veniently recei vesoftware update s via
th e mobile phone network
R impr ovesth equ ality and availability of
Mercedes me connect services
R keeps your multimedia sy stem and communi‐
cation module up-to-date 318
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Moving
the map
Multimedia sy stem:
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Navigation #
On theto uchscreen: movethefinger in any
di re ction when the map is shown. #
On theto uchpad: call upthe navigation
menu bypressing. #
Swipe your finger up.
The crosshair appears on the map. #
Press theto uchpad.
Symbol 1appears. The map can be mo ved. #
Touch theto uchpad and mo veyour finger in
any di rection.
The map mo ves in the opposite direction
under the crosshair.
When the map has been mo vedth efo llowing
information appears in thest atus line, forex am‐
ple:
R Distance 2from theve hicle's cur rent posi‐
tion is shown.
R Information about the cur rent map position
is shown, e.g. the name of thero ad.
The following functions are available:
R Select a destination on the map
(→ page 332).
R Select a POI (→ page 329).
R Show traf fic incidents on the map
(→ page 352). #
Toreset the map tothe cur rent vehicle
position: select3. Ro
tating the map #
With two fingers, rotate anti-clockwise or
clo ckwise on the media display or theto uch‐
pad.
Selecting the map orientation
Multimedia sy stem:
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Naviga-
tion .
Z .
Advanced #
Select View. #
Select Map orientation. #
Select an option.
The #dot indicates the cur rent setting.
The following options are available:
R 2D heading up option:the 2D map view is
aligned tothe direction of tra vel.
R 2D north up option:the 2D map view is
displa yed so that no rth is alw ays at the
to p.
R 3Doption: the 3D map view is aligned to
th e direction of tra vel.
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stem 357

Information on
NearField Communication
(NFC)
NFC enables short- range wi reless data transfer
or (re)connection of a mobile phone with the
multimedia sy stem.
The following functions are available without
having authorised a mobile phone:
R Trans ferring a URL or a con tact to be vie wed
in the multimedia sy stem (see the manufac‐
turer's operating instructions).
R Setting up theve hicle's Wi-Fi access da tavia
th e sy stem settings (→ page315).
Fu rther information can be obtained at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Using the mobile phone with NearField Com‐
munication (NFC)
Requ irements:
R NFC is activated on the mobile phone (see
th e manufacturer's operating instructions)
R The mobile phone's screen is switched on
and unloc ked (see the manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions) #
Toconnect a mobile phone: holdthe NFC
area of the mobile phone (see manufactur‐
er's operating instructions) on mat 1or
place the mobile phone on it. #
Follow the additional prom pts on the media
display toconnect the mobile phone. Con‐
nect the mobile phone in single telephone
mode (→ page 369). Connect the mobile
phone in two phone mode (→ page370). #
Toreplace a mobile phone: holdthe NFC
area of the mobile phone (see manufactur‐
er's operating instructions) on mat 1or
place the mobile phone on it. #
Follow the additional prom pts on the media
display toreplace the mobile phone in one or
two phone mode (→ page370). #
Ifre qu ired, con firm the prom pts on your
mobile phone (see the manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions).
% Ifyo ur mobile phone suppo rts wireless
ch arging, it will be automatically charge d via
NFC when it is connec ted or replaced. A
re qu irement forth is is that the mobile phone
is on thech arging mat (→ page119).
If yo uwa nttocharge a mobile phone without
connecting it tothe multimedia sy stem, lay it on
th e mat without beforehand unblocking the
screen.
Fu rther information can be found at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Setting there ception and transmission vol‐
ume
Re quirements:
R A mobile phone is connec ted (→ page 369). 372
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Calling up
web br owser options
Multimedia sy stem:
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Mercedes me &
Apps .
z Browser .
Z
The following functions are available:
R Bookmarks
R Options withthe settings:
- Browser settings
- Delete browser data #
Select an option. #
Change the settings.
Calling up thewe b br owser settings
Multimedia sy stem:
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Mercedes me &
Apps .
z Browser .
Z .
Browser
settings
The following functions are available:
R Block popups
R Enable Javascript
R Enable cookies #
Swit cha function on Oor off ª.
Deleting Internet his tory
Multimedia sy stem:
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Mercedes me &
Apps .
z Browser .
Z .
Delete
browser data
The following options are available:
R All
R Cache
R Cookies
R Entered URLs #
Select an option. #
Select Yes.
Managing bookmar ks
Multimedia sy stem:
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Mercedes me &
Apps .
z Browser #
Select ?.
Selecting a bookmark #
Select an entry. Creating a bookmark #
Select Add current site to bookmarks .
The bookmark is created.
Editing a bookmark #
Select Vafte r a bookmar k. #
Select Edit. #
Enter the name. #
Select a.
Deleting a bookmark #
Select Vafte r a bookmar k. #
Select Delete. #
Select Yes.
Closing the br owser
Multimedia sy stem:
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Mercedes me &
Apps .
z Browser #
Select ©. 402
MBUX multimedia sy stem

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With your hand flat, push down active bonnet
1 inthe area around the hinges on bo th
sides (ar rows).
In doing so, the actuator is depressurised
and you may hear a hissing sound.
The engine bonnet must en gage in position. #
Ifth e active bonn etcan be raised slight lyat
th ere ar in the area of the hinges, repeat the
st ep until it engages cor rectl y. Opening/closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the engine bonn etunlo cked
An unloc ked engine bonn etmay open up
when theve hicle is in motion and block your
vie w. #
Never unlock the engine bonn etwhen
driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the engine
bonn et
When opening or closing the engine bonn et,
it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Only open or close the engine bonn et
when there are no persons in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue tomo veor suddenly
mo veagain even af terth e ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan.
Ma kesure of thefo llowing before per form ing
ta sks in the engine compartmen t: #
Switch the ignition off. Maintenance and care
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Turn cap 1anti-clockwise and remo veit. #
Top up the engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go. #
Check the oil le vel again (→ page 423). Checking
the coolant le vel &
WARNING Danger of bu rns from hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment may be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th era diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
below: &
WARNING Risk of scalding from hot
coolant
The engine cooling sy stem is pressurised,
particularly when the engine is warm. If you
open the cap, you could be scalded byhot
coolant spr aying out. #
Let the engine cool down before open‐
ing the cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
gl ove s and saf etygl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pres‐
sure. #
Park theve hicle on a le vel sur face. #
Check the coolant temp erature display in the
instrument clus ter.
The coolant temp erature must be below
70 °C. #
Slowly turn cap 1anti-clockwise torelie ve
ov erpressure. Maintenance and care
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Continue turning cap 1anti-clockwise and
re mo veit.
The coolant le vel is cor rect:
R ifth e engine is cold, up tomar ker bar 2
R ifth e engine is warm, up to1.5 cm over
mar ker bar 2 #
If necessar y,top up with coolant that has
been appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz.
R Further information on coolant
(→ page 492). To
pping up the windsc reen washer sy stem &
WARNING Danger of bu rns from hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment may be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th era diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
below: &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. #
Make sure that no windsc reen washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening. #
Remo vecap 1bytheta b. #
Top up thewa sher fluid. 426
Maintenance and care

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Remo ve wa rning triangle 1.
Setting up thewa rning triangle #
Fold side reflectors 1upwards toform a tri‐
angle and attach at theto p using upper
press-stud 2. #
Fold legs 3down and out tothe side. Fi
rs t-aid kit (soft-sided) overview Fir
st-aid kit (so ftsided) 1is in the luggage
compartment in the left-hand stowage net.
% Depending on theve hicle's equipment, the
fi rs t-aid kit (soft-sided) is in there cess in the
side trim. Re
moving the fire extinguisher &
WARNING Risk of accident due toan
incor rectly secu redfire extinguisher in
th e driver's foot we ll
A fire extinguisher in the driver's foot we ll
may impede pedal tra vel or block a
depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
saf ety of theve hicle.
Moreo ver,th efire extinguisher can be flung
around in the driver's foot we ll and injure the
driver or other vehicle occupants. #
Alw aysst ore and secure thefire extin‐
guisher in the brac ket du ring the jour‐
ne y. #
Do not remo vethefire extinguisher
while driving. Breakdown assi
stance 437